Holtz Realty- Oldest North Iowa Real Estate since 1943

No April 1st

We certainly had another good bone-chilling today, along with a few snow flurries which came as a surprise, but at least we're soon to be out of North Iowa's most unpredictable month of March. People … continue reading

Posted on March 31, 2021

The Dark Hole

While out driving this afternoon, I was delighted to find it 43 degrees, which certainly helped to melt the snow off our streets and sidewalks. Of course I had to run my car thru a carwash again today … continue reading

Posted on February 23, 2021

Black with Crows

Wasn't it absolutely delightful when seeing our temps nearing forty degrees today? Of course the first thing I had to do this morning, was to get all my shoveling done before it started turning into s … continue reading

Posted on February 22, 2021

Edibles

Ouch! Our early morning temps nearing zero had me hopping while outdoors. I've always found it interesting how sound seems to travel father when it gets around zero and below. Have you even noticed wh … continue reading

Posted on January 28, 2021

“Faddish” Bullets

It was an even earlier Sunday morning for me due to my having to get my contemplative prayer session completed before heading out to get some much needed physical work done. I was able to spend more t … continue reading

Posted on September 27, 2020

Re-visiting the Dark Ages

For the first time in weeks I didn't see anything worth mentioning on my way to work early this morning. I dare say there's usually one or more back-packing bikers, dumpster divers, rag draggers, spen … continue reading

Posted on September 3, 2020

Dumpster-diving Dummies

Another early morning started when I arrived at my office before sunrise just so I could get some work done on files, and then head out to make sure my open house signs were still in position because … continue reading

Posted on August 15, 2020

Zero-entry Living

The rain that was expected today, only came in sprinkles, which was fine by me considering the amount we received on Saturday afternoon. I'm still reeling from the horrendous tree damage done from tha … continue reading

Posted on July 14, 2020

Re-visiting 12 S. Willowgreen Court

It was a bit of a weird day weather-wise, with the smell of burning wood in the Downtown, then later a creepy heavy fog moving in, and then finally the sun coming out around mid-morning. The smell of … continue reading

Posted on April 23, 2020

Pre-Passion Puppy

I was delighted to hear that next weekend, the temps are to be hovering around 60 degrees. That's noticeably warmer than what we'd normally find in the first week of March, but if it does get that war … continue reading

Posted on February 28, 2020